Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Ashlett
Heat pump installation, in Ashlett and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Working out where a cylinder could go
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Ashlett
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation and the installer makes the application. Not every home qualifies, so we check eligibility before you commit. If the problem is deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, we can help.
Older and listed homes in villages like Ashlett need extra care, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. File them with the system’s paperwork, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Location
- Ashlett (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price guide
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Different systems, different jobs
VAT on heat pumps
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, then 5%, under HMRC Notice 708/6. Businesses pay the standard rate.
Air-to-air heat pumps
Since 2025, air-to-air heat pumps can also be permitted development in England, subject to the conditions. Cooling-only units are not included and need a check with the council.
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FAQs for Ashlett
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Ashlett?
It can. Ashlett is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Ashlett?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Central Ashlett is a short walk from the Ashlett Creek Conservation Area. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the planning department at New Forest council, usually the authority for Ashlett first.
What warranty do I get?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer so it’s worth keeping the service records.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
It depends on your home, your heating and whether you want cooling. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions. We explain the options after the survey.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. We’re also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
Will my home qualify for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
We check the scheme rules for your property before you go ahead. As the installer, we make the application where you qualify.
How soon will you get back to me?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Safe owner checks
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are usually the one part owners can clean, if the manual says so. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
Leave the units and pipework where they are. Disconnecting a system means dealing with refrigerant, which only a qualified engineer can do, and the electrical side needs a competent person. If you need something moved, we can quote for it.
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. The visit takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. If a lane or gateway near Ashlett is tight for a van, let us know and we’ll plan for it.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
For air source heat pumps in Ashlett, ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few pictures if you can. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
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Homes in Ashlett and heat pumps
Ashlett is within about 1 mile of the coast. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. About 78% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Live in one of the older houses around Church of All Saints? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Homes and businesses alike in Ashlett, we can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Ashlett is one of them. Our Worthing page covers places nearby (41 miles or so).
Our working area takes in SO45. Close by, we work in Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east) and Horndean (15 miles east).
Near you in Ashlett
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The New Forest Academy and Falcon Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Mercury Marshes.
When to call us in Ashlett
People also ask about air-to-air heat pumps because they heat and cool. They warm rooms directly through indoor units and switch to cooling in warm weather. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.7 miles west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
What your quote should include
- Why the equipment they’re quoting suits the job
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- What’s in the price and what isn’t
What a customer said
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath